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Improvising with Arpeggios
Outline the Changes Like a Pro: Master Arpeggio-Based Soloing!
What You Will Learn
- Outline chord changes clearly using core arpeggio shapes
- Create melodic jazz lines that hit the right chord tones
- Apply arpeggios to ii–V–I, turnarounds, Rhythm Changes, and standards
- Use 3–9 arpeggios, extensions, and substitutions for richer sounds
- Connect ideas smoothly with voice leading and approach notes
- Build lines in every position and octave across the fretboard
- Add rhythmic interest and phrasing that feels authentic
- Combine everything into confident, musical solos
Who This Course Is For
- Intermediate players who want a clear improvisation method
- Players tired of sounding like they are running scales when trying to improvise
- Players who freeze over chord changes and want a roadmap
- Rock/blues players stepping into jazz who feel overwhelmed
- Students who understand theory but struggle to apply it
- Anyone wanting a simple, reliable way to follow harmony when they solo
About This Course
Are you wandering through scales as you improvise, hoping to hit the right notes?
Learn to outline the harmony with clarity and confidence through the power of arpeggios.
In this special deep dive course, FretDojo’s Founder Greg O’Rourke gives you a systematic approach to arpeggio-based improvisation that will give you the power to “make the changes” and target chord tones as you solo.
You’ll learn the essential arpeggio shapes across the entire fretboard, and exactly how to apply these ideas over ii-V-I progressions, turnarounds, and other essential chord progressions you’ll face regularly as a jazz player.
The result?
Cool sounding solos that sound like you’re finally “making the changes”.
No more hoping you’ll magically hit the right notes. Just confident jazz improvisation on guitar that outlines the harmony like a pro.
Click here to see the lesson list
Module 1: Arpeggio Building Blocks
- Why Arpeggios Work
- Core Arpeggio Shapes
- Your First Arpeggio Lick
- Summary And Practice Tips
Module 2: Extensions and Substitutions
- Extending Range Of Arpeggios Across The Fretboard
- Integrating Melodic Patterns
- Wes Montgomery 3 to 9 Arpeggio Approaches
- Extending 3 to 9 Arpeggios
- Demonstration Solo Example
Module 3: Building Lines With Arpeggios
- Warmup: Rhythm Exercises
- Joe Pass Arpeggio Triplets
- Weaving Vocabulary With Arpeggios
- Using Approach Notes On Arpeggios
- Practicing & Memorizing Lines
- Applying Arpeggio Lines To Each Fretboard Position
- Switching Arpeggio Lines To Different Octaves
- Common Line Substitutions
- Rhythnic Manipulation Of Lines
- Phrase Development Exercises
Module 4: Tritone Substitution With Arpeggios
- What Are Altered Tensions?
- How Tritone Substitution Works
- ii – V – I Tritone Substitution
- Tritone Substitution Arpeggios Over 2 Octaves
- Using The Lydian Dominant Sound
- Minor ii – V – i Tritone Substitution Arpeggio Licks
- Major ii – V – I Tritone Substitution Arpeggio Licks
- Example Solo With Tritone Substitutions
Module 5: Integrating Everything You’ve Learned
- All The Things You Are 3 to 9 Arpeggio Exercise
- Analysis Of All The Things You Are Chord Progression
- How To Use Arpeggio Licks on All The Things You Are
- All The Things You Are Full Example Solo With Arpeggio Approaches
- Rhythm Changes Chord Progression Analysis
- Soloing Approaches For Rhythm Changes Section A
- Soloing Approaches For Rhythm Changes Section B
- Using Chord ‘Interpolation’ With ii – V – I Arpeggio Licks On Rhythm Changes
- Rhythm Changes Example Solo With Tritone Substitution
- Wrap Up & Final Practice Tips
About the Author
Greg O Rourke
Greg O Rourke is an award winning Australian guitarist with a Bachelor of Music Honors degree from the Australian National University School of Music. A former classical guitarist who later devoted years to decoding jazz improvisation, Greg developed a thoughtful and structured approach to learning jazz that has helped thousands of players worldwide.
His clear teaching style, warm presentation, and step by step method have made Fret Dojo one of the most trusted jazz guitar learning platforms online. Greg has been featured on Jazz Guitar Online, Takelessons, and Fundamental Changes, and is the author of the international bestseller The Easy Guide To Chord Melody Guitar.
Greg’s mission is to make jazz guitar accessible to anyone with curiosity and a willingness to learn.
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